General Self care routine

[Never_falter2]

I heard people talking about this on this boards. What is it actually?

 

[MyWillow]

Basically just taking care of yourself....anything that makes you feel comforted and soothed...

Snuggling up with the cats and dogs
Having a cup of tea
Sitting in sunshine
Watching Netflix
Eating something yummy
Going for a walk

That’s kinda my short list....

 

[Friday]

Eating, sleeping, bathing, exercising, working, socializing, taking time for yourself, connecting with others.

That it (self care) actually needs a name, and isn’t somehing that just happens automatically, all the time? That super basic things become either very difficult to accomplish, or simply stop happening? Is part of the problem.

 

[Sweetpea76]

It's making sure your needs get met, and slipping in some time for things you enjoy. You're not a caretaking machine. Self-care makes sure you don't lose yourself in all this.

 

[Never_falter2]

Yeah, you know, sometimes I feel like a caretaking machine, lying next to a toddler now who is not really asleep while other kids are and I cannot move because he will be fully awake again then. ;);)

 

[Never_falter2]

I think I suck at selfcare. Tomorrow I will think about steps for a good routine. Good night.

 

[Sweetpea76]

Take the kids to a sitter and meet some girlfriends for lunch, or later for some drinks. Have some girl time away from kids and husbands. That is always nice.

 

[Never_falter2]

Yes, I decided to concentrate on the nice thing now. Had a talk with my guy this morning that we both should do this.